According to Bowler, once those details were forged, the fraudsters cashed the checks at different locations in Chicago. To collect the money from the paychecks, the fraudsters changed the amounts and names. Fraudsters Changed the Names, Amounts and Cashed the Checks As a result, an investigation was launched by the Federal authorities in collaboration with the US Postal Inspection Service. Upon discovering the thefts, the casino’s management was contacted which turned to the police. The fraudulent activity was uncovered by Rivers Casino’s department responsible for payments. The thefts occurred between December 12 and December 23, 2022, Matt Bowler, commander of the Des Plaines Police Department revealed.
The checks were sent via mail and were stolen by fraudsters. What’s known so far is that each of the paychecks which were stolen was between $300 and $1,600. Just before the Holidays, some Rivers Casino’s employees were surprised unpleasantly after their paychecks were stolen, the Daily Herald revealed. The venue offers popular table games as well as plenty of slots. Rivers Casino Des Plaines is a leading gaming location in Chicago, Illinois.
